Fostering Blooms
Two friends, one passion for gardening. Welcome to Fostering Blooms — where the beauty of the garden is designed for life. Join Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum, two friends and neighbors, as they cultivate stunning gardens and bring the richness of nature into their homes. From growing lush English-style borders to designing pastoral homesteads, they’ll guide you through every bloom, bounty, and blunder along the way.
Alongside garden projects, they’ll dive into garden design, cooking with homegrown vegetables, and creating floral arrangements with the flowers they grow. It’s not just about cultivating beautiful spaces — it’s about using the garden to nourish the home, table, and soul. Don't miss our recurring "Garden Ready" series — monthly episodes packed with essential tasks to keep your garden thriving through every season. Whether it’s pruning in winter or harvesting in fall, you'll know exactly what to focus on each month.
With a love for flowers, vegetables, and self-sufficiency, Shannon and Cait share heartwarming stories, practical tips, and creative inspiration for turning garden dreams into reality. Whether you're planting your first seed, growing a garden to sustain your family, or crafting floral designs that bring nature indoors, Fostering Blooms will leave you inspired to grow more than just plants — but a home, a community, and a life connected to nature.
Tune in for gardening advice, seasonal inspiration, and a whole lot of heart from two women with dirty hands and big dreams.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 40
- Years Active
- 2025
Our Top 10 Spring Plants: Favorite Flowers and Veggies to Grow Now - Episode 20
It’s finally here — the spring bloom bonanza! 🌷 In this episode, we’re sharing five flowers and five vegetables we’re most excited about in our early spring gardens. From stunning David Austin roses …
Grow Anywhere: How to Grow Tomatoes, Herbs & More in Pots - Episode 19
Got a porch, patio, or balcony and want to grow your own food? You’re in luck! In this listener Q&A episode, Shannon and Caitlyn answer a question from Shannon’s sister, Gracie, who lives in an apart…
Garden Ready: April To-Do List for Thriving Spring Gardens – Episode 18
Welcome to Fostering Blooms—the podcast where two gardening-obsessed friends, Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum, dig into the joys (and challenges!) of growing a beautiful life from the ground u…
The Plants We’ll Never Grow Again: Our Most Hated Garden Picks - Episode 17
Think all plants are lovable? Think again. In this spicy episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon and Caitlyn share their most hated plants—the ones they’ve ripped out, sworn off, or watched take over th…
Anne of All Trades on Lazy Gardening, Soil Health & Composting Hacks - Episode 16
Soil is the foundation of every thriving garden, but what if we told you it could also be the key to effortless, abundant growth? In this episode of Fostering Blooms, we sit down with the legendary A…
The Rundown: How to Grow & Care for Catmint & Hardy Geraniums (And Why They’re Garden Superstars!) - Episode 15
Welcome back to Fostering Blooms, the podcast where we dig deep into gardening and all the ways it can enrich your home and life. In this episode, Shannon is flying solo to share the unsung heroes of…
Soil Blocking 101: The Secret to Stronger, Healthier Seedlings - Episode 14
Soil Blocking 101: The Secret to Stronger, Healthier Seedlings! 🌱
In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon Foster-Boline & Caitlyn Blum dive into soil blocking—a game-changing method for starting…
Garden Ready: March Into Spring - Your Essential To-Do List - Episode 13
March is here, and so is your official garden prep checklist! 🌱 In this episode, Shannon and Caitlyn are marching (literally) into spring with a jam-packed to-do list to get your garden thriving. Fro…
The Best Gardening Tools for Beginners & Experts (What You Actually Need!) - Episode 12
Must-Have Gardening Tools: Game Changers for Every Gardener!
In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon Foster-Boline & Caitlyn Blum break down the absolute best gardening tools that will make your…
The Rundown: Everything You Need to Know About Growing Dahlias - Episode 11
In this solo episode of Fostering Blooms, Caitlyn takes you deep into the world of dahlias—one of the most breathtaking flowers you can grow.
From choosing the right varieties to planting, watering, …
Listener Q&A: Perfect Plant Picks for a Part Shade Flower Bed - Episode 10
Garden Ready: February To-Do List for A Thriving Garden - Episode 9
In this episode, Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum hosts of Fostering Blooms, discuss their comprehensive February gardening to-do list, ensuring you're garden ready with them. They emphasize th…
Gardening Goals for 2025: Let's Grow Together This Year - Episode 8
In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum kick off the new year with their top garden goals for 2025. They discuss New Year's resolutions specifically for gardening,…
The Rundown: Hellebores & Lenten Roses- Episode 7
Top Ten Lazy Gardener Plants You’ll Love! - Episode 6
Join Shannon Foster Boline and Caitlyn Blum on Fostering Blooms as they reveal their top ten plants perfect for any lazy gardener.
These are hassle-free, low-maintenance plants that thrive even with …
Garden Ready: January's Must-Do Jobs - Episode 4
Join Shannon and Caitlyn of Fostering Blooms in this January episode as they share a detailed list of gardening tasks for both vegetables and flowers.
From organizing and ordering seeds, soil testin…
Wrapping Up 2024: Gardening Hits and Misses - Episode 5
In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum reflect on their gardening successes and failures as the year 2024 comes to an end.
Shannon discusses the successful exp…
Caitlyn's Story: Rooted in the Garden, Harvested with Love - Episode 3
In this episode of Fostering Blooms, hosts Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum ignite their passion for gardening in a fun and fiery conversation.
Caitlyn shares gripping tales of her favorite pla…
Shannon's Journey: Why Every Garden Has a Story - Episode 2